Social Worker III (SW III) (Contract) (Ref.：RS/288426)

St. James' Settlement; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James’ Settlement in Hong Kong seeks a socially committed professional with an Associate Degree/Diploma or higher in Social Work.

The role requires RSW registration eligibility, strong Chinese/English communication, and the ability to worked with diverse communities including mental health recovery groups. You will support families, plan programs, and help operate the Integrated Community Mental Health Centre on Islands District.

Qualifications

• Recognized Associate Degree/Diploma or above in Social Work.
• 5 HKDSE/HKCEE subjects with grade 2/E or above, including Chinese and English (Speaking/Writing).
• Be able to communicate effectively in Chinese or English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Bahasa Indonesia, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai, Hindi or Vietnamese (written and spoken).
• Prior experience with mental recovery cases or multicultural groups is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain liaison with ethnic monitories (EMs) communities to assess service needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and community stakeholders to build relations.
• Provide casework counselling and emotional support to individuals in recovery.
• Plan and facilitate programmes for Integrated Community Mental Health Centre.
• Ensure duty coverage and daily operation of the centre.
• Work location: Islands District - ICCMW.

Skills

Multicultural communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Written and spoken Chinese/English

Proactive and independent

Passionate about social services

Education

Associate Degree/Diploma in Social Work

RSW registration eligible

Job description

• Holder of a recognized Associate Degree/Diploma or above in Social Work


• 5 subjects in HKDSE/HKCEE grade 2/E or above, including Chin and Eng (Syl B), or equivalent qualifications


• Be able to communicate effectively in Chinese or English, both in written and spoken forms


• Be proficient in Bahasa Indonesia, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai, Hindi or Vietnamese, in written and spoken forms


• Prior experience in serving persons in mental recovery and multicultural groups is an advantage


• Mature, independent, and able to work autonomously


• Passionate about social services, proactive, with strong teamwork and communication skills

Requirements:

• Registered Social Worker (RSW)


• Holder of a recognized Associate Degree/Diploma or above in Social Work


• 5 subjects in HKDSE/HKCEE grade 2/E or above, including Chin and Eng (Syl B), or equivalent qualifications


• Be able to communicate effectively in Chinese or English, both in written and spoken forms


• Be proficient in Bahasa Indonesia, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai, Hindi or Vietnamese, in written and spoken forms


• Prior experience in serving persons in mental recovery and multicultural groups is an advantage


• Mature, independent, and able to work autonomously


• Passionate about social services, proactive, with strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Duties:

• Establishing contact and maintaining liaison with the ethnic monitories (EMs) communities to gauge their service needs


• Maintain effective communication with families and community stakeholders to build positive community relationships


• Provide casework counselling and emotional support to individuals with emotional needs and persons in recovery


• Plan and facilitate programmes and activities for an Integrated Community Mental Health Centre


• Responsible for duty coverage and daily operation of the centre


• Working Place: Islands District - ICCMW

Social & Welfare Services 51-100 employees

"Founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949, St. James’ Settlement began as a club for boys and girls in a temple in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services. In 1987, the headquarters was opened in Stone Nullah Lane so that the scope of services could be further extended."